Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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The Duke, Rebel Sentry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Wandering Musicians
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion255 decks422 decks
59%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion229 decks422 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion213 decks422 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion230 decks422 decks
47%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion195 decks422 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion212 decks422 decks
41%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion176 decks422 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion171 decks422 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion206 decks422 decks
37%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
38%inclusion159 decks422 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion193 decks422 decks
-23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion171 decks422 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion170 decks422 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
40%inclusion169 decks422 decks
28%synergy
Wake the Past
37%inclusion155 decks422 decks
27%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion148 decks422 decks
19%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion141 decks422 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion137 decks422 decks
-17%synergy
Together Forever
32%inclusion135 decks422 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion134 decks422 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion131 decks422 decks
30%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
30%inclusion126 decks422 decks
29%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion125 decks422 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion124 decks422 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
28%inclusion117 decks422 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion116 decks422 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion115 decks422 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
26%inclusion66 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion95 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
24%inclusion101 decks422 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
24%inclusion101 decks422 decks
23%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion93 decks422 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion90 decks422 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
21%inclusion88 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion87 decks422 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
20%inclusion83 decks422 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
19%inclusion74 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion81 decks422 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion75 decks422 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion74 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
16%inclusion42 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
16%inclusion67 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
16%inclusion67 decks422 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion65 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion65 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion60 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion60 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion59 decks422 decks
2%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion58 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
13%inclusion56 decks422 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion55 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion54 decks422 decks
13%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion53 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion53 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion47 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion47 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion47 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion47 decks422 decks
11%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
10%inclusion44 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion41 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
9.5%inclusion40 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Emissary Escort
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
9.2%inclusion39 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
9.0%inclusion37 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
31%inclusion130 decks422 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
30%inclusion126 decks422 decks
23%synergy
Experimental Augury
27%inclusion115 decks422 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion111 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion98 decks422 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion91 decks422 decks
20%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion67 decks422 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion48 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion45 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.3%inclusion35 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
7.6%inclusion32 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion30 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion29 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion29 decks422 decks
-3%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.2%inclusion26 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
-15%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.7%inclusion24 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion24 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion22 decks422 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
30%inclusion128 decks422 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion115 decks422 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion83 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion65 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion37 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion54 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion53 decks422 decks
-10%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion45 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion33 decks422 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
7.1%inclusion30 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.9%inclusion29 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.6%inclusion28 decks422 decks
-7%synergy
Time Wipe
6.2%inclusion26 decks422 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.7%inclusion24 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
5.5%inclusion23 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
31%inclusion130 decks422 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion121 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion99 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion76 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion70 decks422 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion70 decks422 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion50 decks422 decks
2%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion45 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion43 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion41 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
9.5%inclusion40 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.2%inclusion39 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.3%inclusion35 decks422 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.3%inclusion33 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.1%inclusion30 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.9%inclusion29 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.5%inclusion27 decks413 decks
5%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Costume Closet
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.7%inclusion24 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion23 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion90 decks422 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion70 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion66 decks422 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9.2%inclusion39 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Siege
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.1%inclusion34 decks422 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.6%inclusion32 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.9%inclusion29 decks422 decks
-18%synergy
Born to Drive
6.2%inclusion26 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.7%inclusion24 decks422 decks
1%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
All That Glitters
5.5%inclusion23 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
15%inclusion63 decks422 decks
14%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
12%inclusion52 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion84 decks422 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion82 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion61 decks422 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion53 decks422 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion50 decks422 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion39 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
8.5%inclusion36 decks422 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.1%inclusion34 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.9%inclusion29 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
-28%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.7%inclusion24 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion337 decks422 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion328 decks422 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion184 decks422 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion168 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion142 decks422 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion134 decks422 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion117 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion115 decks422 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion113 decks422 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion103 decks422 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion88 decks422 decks
-23%synergy
Solar Array
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion41 decks422 decks
-14%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.2%inclusion39 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.8%inclusion37 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.5%inclusion36 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion33 decks422 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.8%inclusion33 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion27 decks422 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.4%inclusion27 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.5%inclusion23 decks422 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion420 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion420 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion419 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion327 decks422 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion239 decks422 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Monastery
55%inclusion230 decks422 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion212 decks422 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion175 decks422 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion155 decks422 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion153 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion151 decks422 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion145 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion128 decks422 decks
25%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion126 decks422 decks
22%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
29%inclusion122 decks422 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion118 decks422 decks
-22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
27%inclusion114 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
27%inclusion112 decks422 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion108 decks422 decks
-28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion105 decks422 decks
-26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
24%inclusion101 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion99 decks422 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion96 decks422 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion93 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion90 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion90 decks422 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion85 decks422 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion80 decks422 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion79 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion74 decks422 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion73 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion64 decks422 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion55 decks422 decks
-22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion52 decks422 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion46 decks422 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion42 decks422 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.0%inclusion38 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.5%inclusion36 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.5%inclusion36 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.1%inclusion34 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.1%inclusion34 decks422 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion33 decks422 decks
1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.7%inclusion32 decks413 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.6%inclusion32 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.4%inclusion27 decks422 decks
-16%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
5%synergy